Dynex Computer Drive DX EF101 User Manual

USB External Floppy Disk Drive  
DX-EF101  
USER GUIDE  
 
Important safety instructions  
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Important safety instructions  
• Always read the safety instructions and User Guide carefully. Keep the User  
Guide for future reference.  
• When using some operating systems, the driver software must be installed  
prior to operation.  
• Remove all disks from the USB FDD before connecting or disconnecting the  
USB cable, or turning the computer on or off when the USB FDD is  
connected.  
• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or install it in locations  
exposed to heavy vibrations.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Disassembly or  
modification may not only void warranty, but also could cause damage or  
lead to fires or electric shock.  
• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid entering the  
product may cause damage or lead to fires or electric shock.  
• Do not insert any object other than a floppy disk into the USB FDD. The  
insertion of metal objects such as coins or paper clips may cause damage or  
lead to fires or electric shock. Do not remove the floppy disks from the  
product when the LED indicator shows data activity in progress.  
• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used as equipment  
requiring exceptional reliability, particularly when the breakdown or  
malfunction of this product may jeopardize life or health (such as aerospace  
equipment, atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment,  
transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustion equipment,  
various safety devices, and life-support systems).  
Product components  
Package contents  
Make sure that the package contains the following items:  
• Dynex DX-EF101 USB Floppy Disk Drive  
• This User Guide  
• Driver CD  
If any components are missing, contact the supplier immediately.  
 
   
Product components  
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General description  
The USB FDD is a portable and slim external floppy disk drive in a plastic housing  
for use with computers that have a USB connector. To use the USB FDD, a personal  
computer with a USB port is required, installed with an operating system that  
supports USB, and the USB FDD driver software.  
USB A type plug  
LED  
indicator  
Eject button  
FDD disk  
slot  
Component  
Description  
FDD Disk Slot  
The door opens and closes when a floppy  
disk is inserted or ejected, and prevents  
dust from entering when not in use  
USB A Type Plug  
LED indicator  
Eject button  
Connects to the computer for operation  
Flashes to indicate drive activity  
Press this button to open or close the drive  
 
Setting up the product for Windows  
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Features  
The USB FDD features:  
• Plug-and-Play compatibility  
• Reads and writes high-density 3.5-inch floppy disks  
• No external AC power adapter required (self-powered via USB cable  
connection)  
• Supports iMac, iBook, G3, G4 and IBM PC compatible computers that have a  
working USB port  
• USB Transfer Rate of 12 Mb/sec (max)  
Setting up the product for Windows  
Windows system requirements  
To use the USB FDD correctly, make sure that your system can at least support the  
following requirements:  
For Windows:  
• Pentium 133 MHz or Faster  
• 64 MB RAM  
• 2 MB available hard drive space  
• One available USB port  
• CD or DVD drive  
• Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP  
Installing the drivers  
Windows XP  
To install the USB FDD drivers in Windows XP:  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.  
Turn on your computer. After Windows XP automatically installs the drivers,  
a Found New Hardware message appears next to the clock on the Windows  
taskbar.  
3
Because the USB FDD works with the Windows XP standard built-in driver,  
Windows XP will automatically install the necessary driver files.  
 
 
Setting up the product for Windows  
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Windows 2000  
To install the USB FDD drivers in Windows 2000:  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.  
Turn on your computer. After Windows 2000 automatically installs the  
drivers, a Found New Hardware message appears next to the clock on the  
Windows taskbar.  
3
Because the USB FDD works with the Windows 2000 standard built-in  
driver, Windows 2000 will automatically install the necessary driver files.  
Windows ME  
To install the USB FDD drivers in Windows ME:  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.  
Turn on your computer. After Windows ME automatically installs the  
drivers, a Found New Hardware message appears next to the clock on the  
Windows taskbar.  
3
Because the USB FDD works with the Windows ME standard built-in driver,  
Windows ME will automatically install the necessary driver files.  
Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)  
Note: DO NOT connect the USB FDD to a computer using Windows 98 or  
Windows 98 SE operating systems until the correct software is installed.  
To install the USB FDD drivers in Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE:  
1
2
Turn on your computer and start Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE.  
Insert the USB FDD Utility CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, then locate  
and click the Windows\9.x folder on the Utility CD.  
 
Setting up the product for Windows  
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The USB FDD Driver Setup screen displays. Click Next to begin installation  
of the driver files.  
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5
Click Finish.  
When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Your computer  
restarts and the driver installation is complete.  
 
Setting up the product for Windows  
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After restarting the computer, connect the USB cable to the USB port on the  
computer. Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE automatically detects the USB  
FDD and adds the drive to the computer drive configuration.  
Note: Unlike a general disk drive, the USB FDD is not always assigned the  
“Drive A” designation. The drive letter assigned depends on your  
computer’s configuration. If there is an internal floppy drive installed on  
your computer, it will always be assigned as Drive A.  
Assigning a Windows drive letter  
In “legacy-free” computers, the USB FDD may be set up to use drive letter (A:),  
disabling the Standard Floppy Disk Controller. This is an optional setting for power  
users and it may not work on all PCs. If the PC responds incorrectly, re-enable the  
Standard Floppy Disk Controller to its original setting.  
If the Standard Floppy Disk Controller is disabled, the built-in legacy FDD is  
inaccessible. If the use of the legacy FDD is required, do not disable the Standard  
Floppy Disk Controller.  
To disable the Standard Floppy Disk Controller:  
1
2
Double click the System icon in the control panel.  
Locate and enter the Device Manager, then select the Standard Floppy Disk  
Controller and click the Properties button.  
3
4
Select Disable in this hardware profile or Disable this device and click OK.  
After re-starting the computer, the USB FDD should be assigned as drive  
letter (A:).  
 
Setting up the product for Macintosh  
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Setting up the product for Macintosh  
Macintosh system requirements  
To use the USB FDD correctly, make sure that your system can at least support the  
following requirements:  
For Macintosh:  
• 32 MB RAM  
• 1 MB available hard drive space  
• One available USB port  
• Mac OS X 9.0 or later, Apple iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G3 & G4 with a  
USB port  
Installing the Macintosh drivers  
Mac OS X 10.1 and 10.2  
To install the USB FDD drivers:  
1
Start the computer, then connect the USB cable to the USB port on the  
computer.  
2
Because computers with Mac OS X or later include a “USB Mass Storage  
Support” driver provided by Apple Computer, Inc., no additional USB FDD  
drivers are necessary.  
3
4
When inserting a formatted floppy disk into the USB FDD, a floppy disk icon  
(Mac OS X 10.2) or a removable disk icon (Mac OS X 10.1) will appear on the  
desktop. The floppy disk is now accessible.  
If the floppy disk is not yet formatted for use, a message will appear  
indicating the disk will need to be initialized using the Disk Utility program  
prior to operation. Messages may vary slightly between different Mac OS  
systems.  
in Mac OS X 10.1.5, the message may read as shown. For instructions to  
initialize the floppy disk, see page 13.  
 
 
Setting up the product for Macintosh  
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In Mac OS X 10.2.8, the message may read as shown. For instructions to  
initialize the floppy disk, see page 13.  
Mac OS X 9.x  
To install the USB FDD drivers:  
1
Start the computer, then connect the USB cable to the USB port on the  
computer.  
2
Because computers with Mac OS X or later include a “USB Mass Storage  
Support” driver provided by Apple Computer, Inc., no additional USB FDD  
drivers are necessary.  
3
4
Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB FDD. A floppy icon will appear  
on the desktop.  
If the floppy disk is not yet formatted for use in Mac OS 9.x, a message will  
appear indicating the disk will need to be initialized prior to operation.  
Messages may vary slightly between different Mac OS systems.  
For instructions to initialize the floppy disk, see page 15.  
 
Using the product  
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Using the product  
Using the USB FDD with Windows  
USB Hub  
If using a USB Hub to power the USB FDD, be sure to use a self-powered hub that  
utilizes an AC power adapter. Do not use bus-powered hubs, such as USB hub  
dongles or the USB ports built into keyboards. Bus-powered hubs do not supply  
enough power to operate the USB FDD.  
Booting  
Some recently manufactured main boards and notebook computers include  
advanced BIOS features that support booting from a USB FDD. For more details  
how to enable system booting from the USB FDD, please refer to the main board  
manual. If the main board does not support this, the computer will not be able to  
boot from the USB FDD.  
Virus Scan Software  
Some virus detection software automatically scan built-in floppy disk drives.  
When such software is in operation, the computer may become slow or unstable.  
Standby Mode  
The USB FDD supports the standby mode of Windows 98 as explained in PC99  
standards. However, if standby mode does not seem to work correctly, unplug the  
USB FDD before entering standby.  
Windows XP  
Connecting the USB FDD using Windows XP:  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.  
Turn on your computer. After startup is complete, click the My Computer  
icon. A new floppy disk icon appears on the My Computer screen.  
 
 
Using the product  
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Note: Unlike a general disk drive, the USB FDD is not always assigned the  
“Drive A” designation. The drive letter assigned depends on your  
computer’s configuration.  
Disconnecting the USB FDD using Windows XP:  
1
Left-click the USB icon in the system tray. A message displays to safely  
remove the floppy drive. Click inside the message box.  
.
2
A balloon displays to confirm that it is safe to remove the USB FDD.  
3
Unplug the USB FDD cable from the computer.  
Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE  
Connecting the USB FDD using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE:  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.  
Turn on your computer. After startup is complete, click the My Computer  
icon. A new floppy disk icon appears on the My Computer screen.  
 
Using the product  
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Disconnecting the USB FDD using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE:  
1
Make sure the green LED indicator is not on and data is not being read or  
written to the USB FDD.  
2
Unplug the USB FDD cable from the computer.  
Using the USB FDD with Macintosh  
USB Hub  
If using a USB Hub to power the USB FDD, be sure to use a self-powered hub that  
utilizes an AC power adapter. Do not use bus-powered hubs, such as USB hub  
dongles or the USB ports built into keyboards. Bus-powered hubs do not supply  
enough power to operate the USB FDD.  
Floppy Disks  
The USB FDD does not support 2DD 800KB Mac format disks or ProDos (Apple-II)  
formatted disks. Do not select this menu on the initialize dialog box.  
Some application programs use more than one installation floppy disk.  
Application installers sometimes require the use of the auto-eject feature to  
switch disks. In such cases, the disk change mechanisms will not work with the  
USB FDD.  
Floppy disks formatted manually to avoid illegal duplication cannot be installed.  
Some CD-ROM software applications may utilize these types of floppy disks.  
Auto-Eject  
The USB FDD does not support Auto-Eject functions. Floppy disks must be ejected  
manually.  
Booting  
Macintosh does not support booting from the USB FDD.  
Mac OS X 10.1 and 10.2  
If the floppy disk is not yet formatted for use, a message will appear indicating the  
disk will need to be initialized using the Disk Utility program prior to operation.  
Messages may slightly vary between different Mac OS systems.  
 
 
Using the product  
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To initialize the disk for Mac OS X 10.1.5 and Mac OS X 10.2.8:  
1
in Mac OS X 10.1.5, the message may read as shown. Click Initialize... to  
enter the Disk Utility program.  
2
in Mac OS X 10.2.8, the message may read as shown. Click Launch Disk  
Utility... to enter the Disk Utility program.  
3
After the Disk Utility has opened and populated the disk drives of the  
computer (in the left window pane), highlight the floppy drive, and click  
Erase. Then select the desired Volume Format and edit the name of the disk.  
 
Using the product  
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4
Click to confirm the disk (volume) should be erased. When the process  
completes, the floppy disk is ready for operation.  
Mac OS X 9.x  
If the floppy disk is not yet formatted for use, a message will appear indicating the  
disk will need to be initialized using the Disk Utility program prior to operation.  
Messages may slightly vary between different Mac OS systems.  
To initialize the disk for Mac OS X 9.x:  
1
in Mac OS X 9.x, the message may read as shown. Type a name for the  
floppy disk, then select the desired format type.  
2
Click Initialize, then click Continue to confirm initialization. After the  
floppy disk is formatted, it is ready for use.  
 
 
Using the product  
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Ejecting the disk  
To remove a floppy disk:  
1
Drag the floppy disk icon on to the trash can icon, which will change to an  
Eject icon.  
2
Drop the floppy disk icon, and the floppy disk can be safely removed.  
Note: Only remove the floppy disk as outlined above. If the floppy disk is  
removed without following the Eject procedure above, the Mac OS may  
become unstable, and the contents of disk may become corrupt.  
Disconnecting the USB FDD  
Before unplugging the USB FDD:  
1
2
Be sure the floppy disk has been ejected.  
Make sure the green LED indicator is not on and data is not being read or  
written to the USB FDD.  
3
Unplug the USB FDD cable from the computer.  
Note: Do not unplug the USB FDD during sleep mode. This may cause errors  
when resuming the computer. If sleep mode does not work correctly, try  
unplugging the USB FDD before entering sleep mode.  
 
Troubleshooting  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
The drive cannot be recognized.  
• The drive hasn't been connected correctly.  
Make sure that the USB cable and power  
connector are tightly connected.  
• If you installed a USB 2.0 PCI card, make sure  
that the PCI card driver has been installed.  
• If your PC has a built-in USB 2.0 port and you  
are using Windows 98SE, install the driver.  
• Check the BIOS settings.  
The drive can't read the disk.  
Make sure that the proper disk is inserted in the  
drive.  
• The USB FDD supports DOS-formatted 1.44  
MB and 720 kb disks.  
• The USB FDD supports Mac-formatted 1.4 MB  
disks. The USB FDD does not support  
Mac-formatted 800 kb disks.  
There is noise while reading the disk. If there are labels on the disk, they will cause  
noise.  
The drive cannot write to a disk.  
• The floppy disk is too full.  
• The blank disk needs a full format first.  
Message reads: “The USB device  
cannot operate because it needs  
more power than is available.”  
• If the USB FDD is connected via a USB hub,  
use a self-powered USB hub with an AC  
adapter.  
• Do not connect the USB FDD to the USB port  
of a Macintosh keyboard.  
• Connect the USB FDD to a USB port on the  
computer.  
 
 
Specifications  
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Problem  
Solution  
Power Mac G4 freezes at startup if a There are reports of some problems with the  
USB FDD is connected  
Power Mac G4, iBook, and PowerBook running  
Mac OS 9.0.2 or Mac OS 9.0.3. See Apple  
Computer's Tech Info Library for more  
information.  
• Unplug the USB FDD from the computer  
before startup.  
• After startup is complete, plug the USB FDD  
into the USB port on the computer.  
• Install Mac OS 9 Update (9.0.4) using the  
Software Update control panel or download  
it from Apple Software Updates at  
USB FDD works very slowly in Mac OS This is a known issue in early versions of Mac OS  
X
X. MS-DOS disk support on Mac OS X has been  
improved in later versions.  
Check the Apple Software Updates online at  
releases of Mac OS X.  
Specifications  
Performance  
Transfer rate  
Certification  
Data buffer  
500 Kbps  
FCC Class B and CE Certified  
2 MB  
FDD format  
support  
• 2HD: Macintosh and Windows: 1.44MB (512byte x 18  
sector x 80 track)  
• 2DD: Windows: 720KB (512byte x 9 sector x 80 track)  
Operating System  
Support  
• Windows XP / 2000 / Me / 98 SE  
• Macintosh OS X 9.0 or higher  
 
 
Specifications  
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Physical  
Interface  
USB 1.1, A type, USB 2.0 Compatible  
Type A USB  
USB connector  
USB cable length  
15.75 inches  
(400 mm)  
Voltage  
DC +5V 5%, 500mA (No AC power adapter required,  
self powered via USB)  
Dimensions  
H × W × L  
0.67 × 3.98 × 6.1 inches  
(17 × 101 ×155 mm)  
Weight  
0.54 lbs.  
(245 g)  
Environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
41°F to 95°F  
(5°C to 35°C)  
20% ~ 80% RH non-condensing  
 
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Legal notices  
FCC Compliance Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Warning Statement  
Caution: Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open.  
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a  
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the  
receiver is connected  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
ICES-Canada's Interference -Causing Equipment Standards  
This equipment complies with the applicable technical standards of ices 003:1997  
in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in CISPR22-96.  
 
 
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One-Year Limited Warranty  
Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-EF101  
(“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty  
Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand Products and  
packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished product. If you  
notify Dynex during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service,  
terms of this warranty apply.  
How long does the coverage last?  
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. The  
purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.  
What does this warranty cover?  
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the  
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or store personnel,  
Dynex will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the  
Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced  
under this warranty become the property of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of products  
and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.  
This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty  
coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.  
How to obtain warranty service?  
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to  
the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or  
packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased  
the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed  
on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that  
provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.  
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call  
1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an  
Dynex-approved repair person dispatched to your home.  
Where is the warranty valid?  
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada, and  
Mexico.  
 
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What does the warranty not cover?  
This warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction  
Installation  
Set up adjustments  
Cosmetic damage  
Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes  
Accident  
Misuse  
Abuse  
Negligence  
Commercial use  
Modification of any part of the Product  
Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods  
(burn-in).  
This warranty also does not cover:  
Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance  
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply  
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex to service the Product  
Products sold as is or with all faults  
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries  
Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed  
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DYNEX  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA,  
LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND  
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,  
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO  
PROVINCE.  
Contact Dynex:  
For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204  
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7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645  
© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.  
All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some  
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
 
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